Picking up the WRX from S-squared tomorrow!
Originally Posted by Aaron@S-Squared
No worries, I just wanted to let people know there are multiple options out there 
Your tint looks hot. I'm still debating whether I should have gone bronze on my car, but there was nothing darker than 20.
Your tint looks hot. I'm still debating whether I should have gone bronze on my car, but there was nothing darker than 20.
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Originally Posted by kidatari
Another vote for Eclipse, I had LLumar Metallic tint installed on my RS (15%) two years ago, and it still looks great!
and when was the last time you saw it to see how it looked?
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Originally Posted by lookin for sube
so what are the #'s is it done yet? oh and my car is getting faster is this normal?
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Originally Posted by newyorkreload
and when was the last time you saw it to see how it looked?
Old pic of my car with tint, courtesy of Aaron here.
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Originally Posted by kidatari
LOL, I think EAD is a offical AF term. Any who the FWD RS is looking good. nice tint job.
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Hey guys,
Got the wagon back from S-squared this eve. Here are the numbers,
Base Run Test Run
Max Power 161.4 @ 6000 RPM 200.5 @ 6000 RPM
Max Torque 156.7 @ 4250 RPM 187.2 @ 5500 RPM
So, about 40 WHP difference, which Joe advises isn't bad for a conservative tune. (I'd like to get your opinions on that). I'll post the graph over the weekend after I figure out how to use the girlfriend's scanner.
Had to go with the Greddy Evo2 tip as the dual Perrin tip was way too loud (per Joe) for my tastes (yeah, I'm paranoid about the po's-po's). Nice rumble at idle, and a nice growl on acceleration. Would have preferred the dual tips for stealth looks, but it kinda grows on you. One question....any way to get rid of that exhaust smell coming from the catless TBE? Whew, I quickly grew to hate long stoplights! Also, the girlfriend held a tissue to her nose and mouth when I took her out to dinner and we got stuck in rush hour traffic. CHP passed me and I thought I'd be toast, but they went on their merry way.
Took it out to the Garden Highway and up 5 to Woodland later in the eve. Definitely more smooth on the acceleration and seems faster on the butt dyno to me. Will have a better chance to wring it out on 49 and Icehouse to Loon lake tomorrow.
One nice addition, a silver grille to the hood scoop. Looks great with the Java Black paint. Also, many thanks for the tint recommendations. Much appreciated.
Now, just gotta sell some blood for some Eibach's (will they ever finally come out for the wagon?) and some AGX's. I'll try to post some pics of the wagon over the weekend also!
Many thanks to Nate (haven't met him yet) and Joe at S-squared! Hella great guys!
Later!
Got the wagon back from S-squared this eve. Here are the numbers,
Base Run Test Run
Max Power 161.4 @ 6000 RPM 200.5 @ 6000 RPM
Max Torque 156.7 @ 4250 RPM 187.2 @ 5500 RPM
So, about 40 WHP difference, which Joe advises isn't bad for a conservative tune. (I'd like to get your opinions on that). I'll post the graph over the weekend after I figure out how to use the girlfriend's scanner.
Had to go with the Greddy Evo2 tip as the dual Perrin tip was way too loud (per Joe) for my tastes (yeah, I'm paranoid about the po's-po's). Nice rumble at idle, and a nice growl on acceleration. Would have preferred the dual tips for stealth looks, but it kinda grows on you. One question....any way to get rid of that exhaust smell coming from the catless TBE? Whew, I quickly grew to hate long stoplights! Also, the girlfriend held a tissue to her nose and mouth when I took her out to dinner and we got stuck in rush hour traffic. CHP passed me and I thought I'd be toast, but they went on their merry way.
Took it out to the Garden Highway and up 5 to Woodland later in the eve. Definitely more smooth on the acceleration and seems faster on the butt dyno to me. Will have a better chance to wring it out on 49 and Icehouse to Loon lake tomorrow.
One nice addition, a silver grille to the hood scoop. Looks great with the Java Black paint. Also, many thanks for the tint recommendations. Much appreciated.
Now, just gotta sell some blood for some Eibach's (will they ever finally come out for the wagon?) and some AGX's. I'll try to post some pics of the wagon over the weekend also!
Many thanks to Nate (haven't met him yet) and Joe at S-squared! Hella great guys!
Later!
Originally Posted by biznessdude
Base Run Test Run
Max Power 161.4 @ 6000 RPM 200.5 @ 6000 RPM
Max Torque 156.7 @ 4250 RPM 187.2 @ 5500 RPM
So, about 40 WHP difference, which Joe advises isn't bad for a conservative tune.
Max Power 161.4 @ 6000 RPM 200.5 @ 6000 RPM
Max Torque 156.7 @ 4250 RPM 187.2 @ 5500 RPM
So, about 40 WHP difference, which Joe advises isn't bad for a conservative tune.